§ 4-20. Redemption procedures.

The custodian shall be entitled to resume possession of his or her animal except as already provided for certain animals, upon compliance with the provisions of this article and payment of redemption, adoption and spay/neuter deposit fees, as determined by the board of directors of the animal protection society.

In addition to other fees set out herein, a boarding fee, as determined by the board of directors of the animal protection society, shall be paid. The custodian of any animal confined at the Orange County animal shelter pursuant to section 4-18(b) of this chapter will be exempt from the redemption fee, but liable for the boarding fee. Before any animal is released from the Orange County animal shelter, evidence must be presented that the animal has a current rabies vaccination. The supervisor of the Orange County animal shelter may release an animal without such proof if the custodian has agreed in writing to have such vaccination performed within seventy-two (72) hours of redemption. Failure to present proof of rabies vaccination to an animal control officer within seventy-two (72) hours of redemption may result in the issuance of a criminal summons for violation of state law and Chapel Hill Code section 4-15.

(Ord. No. 88-10-10/O-1, § 1)